The Ultimate (Relaxed) Tourist Town in the North of Peru
Huanchaco is a sleepy little coastal town located on the outskirts of Trujillo, it’s larger and more industrialised neighbour. Like the countryside surrounding it, Huanchaco …
Everything you Need to Know and Arrange to Climb Mount Merapi
Tired, hot, dusty and smelling like an animal that had been dead for a week I hobbled slowly down the slope to the car park …
Cargo Cults; Bronze Age Islanders Meet GI Joe
As the tide turned in World War Two, the US went on the offensive against the Japanese in the Pacific and inadvertently spawned a new religion, cargo …
Why Budget Airlines Cost You More Money
If you’re strapped for cash budget airlines are a godsend, especially if you find the best comparison sites. At least that’s what I thought before …
Case Solved: Can You Shoot a Cow in Cambodia?
“Honestly, in Cambodia you can shoot a cow with a rocket launcher for $200.” It would be almost ten years from the first time I …
An Unbeatable City Guide to Jakarta
It is such a big city that it can be hard to know where to start when exploring Jakarta, a city affectionally known as the …
Pulau Seribu: The Best Weekend Escape from Jakarta
If you’re stuck in Jakarta and Jakarta nightlife is getting too much for you then Pulau Seribu is the place to go to. Although there …
Three Fatal Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a New Language
I’ve always enjoyed learning a new language. Whenever I travel to a new country I try and pick up a few moments, but I have …
Singapore: A Millionaire’s Paradise
Singapore recently topped the list of cities with the most millionaires this year, beating Geneva and Zurich that have been exchanging the prize between themselves …
Borobudur and Prambanan: A Temple Tour
Prambanan temple and Borobudur temple are two of the highlights of Yogyakarta. The temples offer a glimpse into Indonesia’s past and the regions that have …